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Venues in Monaco

Monaco's major venues cluster across Monte-Carlo and Larvotto. The Casino de Monte-Carlo, opened in 1863, houses the Salle Garnier opera house, designed by Charles Garnier and inaugurated in 1879: a 524-seat jewel where Diaghilev's Ballets Russes premiered works by Ravel, Stravinsky and Prokofiev. The venue hosts the Opéra de Monte-Carlo season from October to April.

The Grimaldi Forum on the Larvotto seafront is Monaco's main conference and concert venue, with a 1,900-seat auditorium and flexible exhibition spaces hosting major events from the Monaco Yacht Show to international touring concerts. The Sporting Monte-Carlo on Avenue Princesse Grace is the Principality's outdoor summer venue, hosting the annual Sporting Summer Festival and open-air galas from June to August. Stade Louis II in Fontvieille is the national football stadium and home of AS Monaco.

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Frequently asked

What is the Salle Garnier in Monaco?

Salle Garnier is the opera house inside the Casino de Monte-Carlo building, designed by Charles Garnier (architect of the Paris Opéra) and inaugurated in 1879. It seats 524 and is home to the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, one of the oldest opera companies on the French Riviera. Diaghilev based the Ballets Russes at Salle Garnier during the 1910s and 1920s, premiering landmark 20th-century works here.

How do I get to the Grimaldi Forum by bus?

The Grimaldi Forum on Avenue Princesse Grace is served by CAM bus lines 5 and 6 (Larvotto direction), with the nearest stops on Boulevard du Larvotto a short walk from the venue entrance. From the train station, allow around 10 to 15 minutes including the walk.